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Drop-in Collection Tour with the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis—This House
The Saint Louis Art Museum and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis are partnering to offer one-hour guided tours exploring themes of family secrets, legacy, life changes, and memory. This tour is inspired by one of the operas in OTSL’s 50th Anniversary Season, This House, which premiers May 31.
All tours are free; no reservations are required.
Courtesy of the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis
About the Program
A house is more than four walls and a roof — it is a keeper of memories and a witness to legacy. The Walker family has lived in the same Harlem brownstone since the 1920s, and they have fought hard to keep what they have. When Zoe returns home after many years away, she asks her mother Ida and her brother Lindon to let her renovate the dilapidated building. But Ida and Lindon cannot let go of the past. The house is their whole world, and every room is full of ghostly voices and painful memories. As hidden truths about the family’s legacy come to light, Zoe begins to realize that the secrets harbored within these walls are deeper and more profound than she ever dared to imagine. Production by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber.
This tour is an excellent way to enhance your understanding of the production and reflect more on the connections between visual arts and theater. Volunteer educators will meet visitors and depart from the welcome desk in Sculpture Hall. Groups are limited to 15 participants per educator.
